Accolades

2011 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Vinography

Dark ruby in color, this wine smells of forest floor, a touch of smoked meats, and dark red and black fruits. In the mouth, minty flavors of black cherry, dates, and blackberry are wrapped in gauzy tannins. Elegant and beginning to enter its next phase of life with dried floral and redwood bark notes emerging in the finish.

2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Vinography

Very dark garnet in the glass, this wine smells of bright cherry fruit and oak. In the mouth, sweetish black cherry and blackcurrant flavors mix with cola and tobacco. Lush muscular tannins wrap around the palate with a velvety texture.

2011 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Andrew Chalk, The Chalk Report

Appearance: Opaque garnet with hints of brown at the edge of the meniscus;

Nose: Rich cigar box, French oak, cassis but primary fruit notes are fully resolved into higher-level bouquets. 

Palate: Enormously powerful blackcurrant fruit, chewy texture. Harmonious flavors spread around the mouth and contribute to a long, harmonious finish.

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2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Andrew Chalk, The Chalk Report

Appearance: Opaque ruby with a purple rim.

Nose: Perfume notes, raspberry, herbal notes including thyme;

Palate: Velvety tannins, blackcurrant fruit. Pencil lead, baking spice;

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2011 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Rich Cook, Wine Review Online

I think I tasted this wine when it was first released, and I remember giving it a favorable review.  It’s unusual for a library wine like this one to come available twelve years down the road, but it is a testament to the longevity possible in Napa Valley.  This is made in the “old school” Napa style, meaning it is not afraid to show a little green character.  Here it balances the fruit nicely, and even at this age, it’s not taking over the proceedings.  If your cellar isn’t yet full of older treasures, this is a glimpse into what can be.        
94 Points

2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Rich Cook, Wine Review Online

I reviewed the 2011 version of this wine a couple of weeks ago, and this latest offering, though made by a new winemaker, shows some commonality.  Add in the fact that 2019 is being heralded as a great vintage in Napa Valley, and you can imagine that this might be a winner.  I will commit to saying that it is indeed, and on all fronts, with lively fruit, supple, age worthy structure, and a light yet firm hand with oak influence.  Very classy stuff!         
96 Points

2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Santa Rosa Press Democrat

4 stars.

A layered cab with notes of black cherry, plum, and cedar. Firm tannins and a nice length. Pretty.

Weighted to red fruit with notes of black raspberry, black plum, and red raspberry. Balanced and lovely.

2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Dallas Wine Chick

Lots of fruit like cherry, raspberry, cassis, and black currant. I tasted mocha, licorice, and floral notes as well. Another beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon that will only get better with time.

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2011 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Dallas Wine Chick

When I first tasted it in 2019, I picked up notes of red and black fruit, cassis, spice, almonds, and eucalyptus. It’s rich and elegant. Aged for four more years, it had reached this sumptuous balance of fruit, licorice, tobacco, and spice.

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2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ California Wine & Wineries

Just being released in January of 2023, this wine made me remember why I joined the Kelly Fleming Wine Club. The wine stands in contrast to land which the grapes hail from, rough and steep hillsides. The wine is opulent, exquisite and refined from the first waft of aromas to the long lasting finish. First on the nose, red and black fruits abound along with a floral bouquet followed by blueberry being the most aromatic. The coloring is not as dark as I remembered, more of a crimson red and medium heavy viscosity.  On the palate, raspberry and fresh firm plum provide an outline for the savory flavors. Secondary flavors of soft and mellow vanilla pipe tobacco and a modicum of cocoa swirls in the mouth. The finish with structure and velvety tannins surround each tooth and roof of the mouth claiming friendly dominance.  The wine is 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon being aged in 85% new French oak barrels and 15% neutral oak for 20 months. 917 cases were produced and will be selling for $185/bottle.

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